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EPL Joins Forces With Indovida in a $2 Billion Packaging Deal

March 29, 2026

The Indian packaging firm EPL is set to merge with Indovida, a plastics company backed by Indorama, in a deal worth around $2 billion. The new group will bring together EPL’s packaging operations and Indovida’s plastic products, creating a stronger presence in the market. Under the agreement, EPL

technology

NeoCity Opens New Lab Hub to Boost Tech Growth

March 29, 2026

The ground‑breaking ceremony for NeoCity’s 30, 000‑square‑foot lab complex took place on a sunny Thursday in Kissimmee. Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, Alex Kelly, joined local officials to mark the start of a project that promises to bring wet‑lab, dry‑lab and cryogenic facilities to the area. Exi

business

Economic Growth Pushes Central Pennsylvania Forward

March 29, 2026

Central Pennsylvania counties saw a boost in business and jobs during 2025. In Blair County, a local development group finished 34 projects that added $82. 9 million in new money and kept many jobs safe. Most of the companies they helped are small, with fewer than 20 workers, and they bring life to

education

Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

March 29, 2026

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers

technology

Robot Vacuum That Never Needs a Mop

March 29, 2026

A new cleaning robot can vacuum and mop without anyone touching a dirty pad. The model uses a heat‑based cleaning system that sanitises its own mop. When the robot finishes, it returns to its dock where hot water rinses the pad. The heat is high enough to kill germs, so the mop stays fresh

technology

Buzzy Bluetooth Speakers: A Tiny Friction

March 29, 2026

The story starts with a simple complaint about a bright‑new pair of Dayton speakers that the reader bought for his desktop. The problem is not the sound quality, but a loud “ding‑dong” that rings every time the speakers connect or disconnect via Bluetooth. He searched online for a way to mute

technology

China’s Lobster‑Themed AI Craze and the Real Risks Behind It

March 29, 2026

In recent tech fairs across China, people are busy with everything lobster‑shaped—from balloons to plush toys—yet the real buzz is about a new AI tool called OpenClaw. This autonomous assistant can be set up to keep apps, browsers, or smart home gadgets running on its own once you give it a command

science

Dark Matter and Faith: A Curious Blend

March 29, 2026

Scientists who chase the invisible mass that fills most of space often look beyond equations. Some find comfort in stories from their faith, while others see it as a distraction. A pioneering astronomer who proved that galaxies need extra gravity took her Jewish teachings to help explain the u

sports

Bennett Stirtz: From Small‑Town Courts to College Stardom

March 29, 2026

Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po

religion

Police Stop Cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

March 29, 2026

The Old City of Jerusalem is full of sacred places. On Palm Sunday, a day that starts Holy Week for Christians, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem tried to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Police stopped him and a friar from entering the church. They said security worries linked to the Iran con